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MSNBC's Fineman: Sounding 'Nuts' with 'Outrageous Statements' is a Plus in Tea Party
The article discusses Stockman's challenge to Cornyn and the political pressures surrounding the Texas Republican primary.
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NewsBusters criticizes MSNBC commentators Howard Fineman and Chris Hayes for their discussion of Steve Stockman's challenge to Senator John Cornyn, arguing they portrayed Tea Party voters as drawn to provocative statements while overlooking comparable Democratic primary conflicts. The article includes excerpts from the program's discussion of the race and Republican Party divisions.
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Texas Republican representative challenging Senator John Cornyn in a Senate primary.
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